Can someone please point me in the right direction? My son is a 2015 catcher. We're needing to know if I'm headed in the right direction on a recruiting video. I found the following on the web (after many searches) - any additional suggestions:
Introduction
a. Have the camera film you from waist up.
b. Be wearing your school or travel team uniform.
c. Have your uniform neat and clean,
d. Speak clearly and slowing stating your name, Indicate what high school you are attending, (tell them school name, city and state) and what year you will be graduating
Throwing
a. Throw to 2nd: Show 4 good throws with different pitch location on each one. Be careful not to crowd the plate so be sure to set up as if there is a batter in the box.
b. Throw to 3rd: I like this filmed with a right handed batter in the box to show that you know how to make the throw around the batter. Show the best 3 throws.
c. Throw to 1st: For softball catchers, if you can make this throw from your knees as well as standing, make 2 throws with each technique. If you only throw standing then show 3 best throws. Baseball catchers should only make this throw standing.
Blocking
a. This is a skill that can really get a coaches attention. A catcher that controls the ball in the dirt and does not let it get away from them will definitely catch a coach’s eye.
b. Have a total of 6 pitches thrown to you. Again, 2 middle, 2 to the left, 2 to the right.
c. On the 2nd block of each location be sure to finish the play as if a base runner is advancing. Show your ability to block, control the ball, and make a good throw to a base. The camera does not have to follow the throw.
Receiving
a. Begin this sequence setting up in your sign giving stance, give the sign then shift into your no-runners on stance.
b. Receive 6 pitches, 2 glove side, 2 down middle, and 2 to the throwing side.
Fielding Bunts
a. Have a coach set up behind you and toss balls out in front for you to field. Be sure the balls are thrown to all 3 locations. To your left, right, and up the middle. Demonstrate 2 of each.
